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Intended Use of the Evidence
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The proceeding in which the evidence will be used is
significant because
some countries only grant assistance for certain kinds of
prosecutions (e.g.,
offenses that are also crimes in the country from which assistance
is requested);
others exclude assistance for specific categories of cases (e.g.,
tax violations,
military and political offenses).
One caveat about purpose: some countries limit assistance to
the purpose
stated in the request. Once such a country grants assistance for
that purpose,
as a general rule you will not be able to use the evidence for
another reason
without the express permission of the country that provided it.
Contact the
Office of International Affairs for guidance in securing such
permission.
Finally, the stage of the proceeding for which aid is needed
may also be
significant since some countries may grant assistance only after
the filing of
formal charges.
[cited in USAM 9-13.512] | |